3.6.0 Matrix Server 3.6.0 Administration Guide (5697-7081, December 2007)

Configure Servers

Before adding a server to a matrix, verify the following:

• The server is connected to the SAN if it will be accessing PSFS

filesystems.

• The server is configured as a fully networked host supporting the

services to be monitored. For example, if you want Matrix Server to

provide failover protection for your Web service, the appropriate Web

server software must be installed and configured on the servers.

•If the hosts file has been modified, it should be consistent with the

DNS.

• The NICs on the servers in the matrix must be both logically and

physically configured and connected to unique subnets per NIC, or

bonded NIC.

Add a New Server to a Matrix

Use the following procedures to add a new server (and, optionally, a new

FibreChannel switch) to an existing matrix.

Add a New FibreChannel Switch

If you are using FibreChannel switch-based fencing and need to add a

new FC switch for use with the new server, take these steps before adding

the server:

1. Stop the Polyserve Matrix Server service on all nodes. (Use the

Microsoft Management Console Services snap-in or the command net

stop matrixserver.)